Caucasian Legends by Abraam Abraamovich Gul'bat
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"Caucasian Legends" by Abraam Abraamovich Gul'bat is a collection of traditional stories and myths centered around the cultural heritage of Georgia, likely written in the early 20th century. The tales delve into the historical and mythical aspects of Georgian life, featuring brave characters, including warriors and noblemen, intertwined with elements of faith and morality, showcasing the virtues of heroism, sacrifice, and devotion. At the start of this collection, the narrative unfolds through
the legend of "The Rain," set in the 11th century during the reign of Tsar George I. It introduces the famed general Kaiours from the esteemed Orbeliani family, who is captured during a battle against the Greeks. Upon his return, he is joyfully greeted by his daughter, Tamara, and the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and transformation as it leads into the mystical outcomes of Bodily and spiritual sacrifices. The story foreshadows the intertwining of personal faith and communal belief, as the characters navigate through their trials, ultimately emphasizing the sanctity of their heritage and the deeper connections between life, love, and the divine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gul'bat, Abraam Abraamovich |
|---|---|
| Translator | Veselitskii-Bozhidarovich, Sergiei, 1882- |
| LoC No. | 05026759 |
| Title | Caucasian Legends |
| Contents | The rain -- Bakarr I., Tsar of Georgia -- The incombustible tulip -- Saint Nina -- The diamond -- Happiness is within us -- The tribute of roses -- The lot of the holy Virgin -- The comet -- The jewel necklace -- St. Mourvanoss -- Zesva -- The Tale of Mikhian |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Legends -- Caucasus |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35577 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35577-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 653 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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